Jesus, the Answer

[446 words] The young lady could not have been too much over sixteen years old. She came to the office in an old pickup with two men who stayed outside in the cab. Before she was finished filling out a benevolence form, they left and she went outside to wait on the steps going up to the offices. Seeing her, I went outside and sat down beside her. I didn’t know whether she would talk to me or not. As I introduced myself and asked her how she was doing, I could sense she was uncomfortable. So, I knew not to come on too strong. However, she did come to us for help, which in my mind gives me permission to meddle a little bit. She needed assistance for a utility bill. She informed me she was living with her boyfriend and she didn’t make enough with her job alone…